10 Days Calendar
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
ICE SKATING
4:30-7 p.m. and 8-10:30 p.m., Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each session. Non-skating guests admitted free. Concessions available. Schedule subject to change. www.maconcentreplex.com. 478-752-9232. Regular admission is $10 per person; $8 per person with military ID; group rates available.
MIDDLE GEORGIA CONCERT BAND
6:30-7:45 p.m., Tattnall Square Academy auditorium, 111 Trojan Trail. The 50-piece Middle Georgia Concert Band will perform "Concert Music for Spring in Georgia," directed by Norman Short, Miles Benson and John Lincourt. Free. www.middlegeorgiaconcertband.org.
FESTIVAL OF PRAISE
7 p.m., Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, 2046 Felton Ave. Featuring recording artist Bishop J.D. Means, the Greater Little Rock Baptist Church Mass Choir, the Gospel Motivators and the New Silver Stars of Macon. 478-743-5616. $10 advance, $15 at door; $5 advance, $7.50 at door for ages 5-12; free for children younger than 5.
"BONNIE AND CLYDE THE FINAL RUN"
8 p.m., Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Tickets can be purchased at www.douglasstheatre.org, the Silas Agency Box Office or 478-804-1247. $20. Also happening Saturday, March 12.
"THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS"
8 p.m., Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 South Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins, (see story on this page).
SATURDAY, MARCH 12
APPALACHIAN CRAFT FAIR
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Byron United Methodist Church, 103 West Heritage Blvd., Byron. Baskets, woven rugs, dolls, flowers, beeswax candles, jewelry, jams, jellies, note cards, hand-painted gourds, woven place mats, toys, Christmas ornaments and more. 478-956-5717.
FORSYTHIA FESTIVAL
9 a.m.-6 p.m., downtown Forsyth. Arts-and-crafts shows, food, sporting tournaments, live entertainment, a kid's corner, a fashion show and more. For a detailed schedule, visit www.forsythiafestival.com.
"SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER"
7:30 p.m., Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Part of The Grand's Broadway Series. www.TheGrandMacon.com. 478-301-5470. $45-$68.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY DANCE
8:30-10:30 p.m., Howard Community Club, 5645 Forsyth Road. Dance to a variety of music. Sponsored by Greater Macon Chapter No. 6059 of USA Dance. Wear green and bring a dish to share. 478-743-7970. $8 USA Dance members, $12 nonmembers, $5 students with current ID.
INDIGO GIRLS
8 p.m., Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $32-$38.
ONE NIGHT STAND COMEDY TOUR
8 p.m., City Auditorium, 415 First St. Featuring Kier "Junior" Spates, Bill Bellamy, Robert Powell and Tony Roberts. $53. www.ticketmaster.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 13
FORSYTHIA FESTIVAL
9 a.m.-6 p.m., downtown Forsyth, (see Saturday, March 12).
ICE SKATING
1-3:30 p.m. and 4:30-7 p.m., Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each session. Non-skating guests admitted free. Concessions available. Schedule subject to change. www.maconcentreplex.com. 478-752-9232. Regular admission is $10 per person; $8 per person with military ID; group rates available.
"YOUTH" MOVIE
2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Presented by the Macon Film Guild. 478-742-2000. www.maconfilmguild.org. $5.
"THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS"
2:30 p.m., Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 South Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins, (see story on this page).
GRAND ENSEMBLE MONSTER PIANO CONCERT
3 p.m., Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Twelve to 18 pianists playing simultaneously on six grand pianos. Teachers and students from the Macon Music Teachers Association will perform. 478-757-5259. Free, donations will benefit MMTA scholarships.
"SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER"
7:30 p.m., Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St., (see Saturday, March 12).
MONDAY, MARCH 14
MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE ARTS FESTIVAL: "LATIN DANCE NIGHT"
6 p.m., Arts Complex Rehearsal room, College of Arts and Sciences building, Middle Georgia State Macon Campus. Led by Maritza Bell-Corrales, associate professor of Spanish at Middle Georgia State. Free. For more information, email Laura Thomason at laura.thomason@mga.edu.
TUESDAY, MARCH 15
TOWNSEND PRESENTS: CYNTHIA CLAYTON, SOPRANO
7:30 p.m., Fickling Hall, Mercer University. American soprano Cynthia Clayton will present American songs from her lifetime. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE ARTS FESTIVAL: "IKEBANA DEMONSTRATION"
2 p.m., Dillard Hall, Middle Georgia State Cochran Campus. Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. Led by Yuko Hancock, who has been studying at the Ichiyo School of Ikebana since 1997 and received her master instructor certificate in 2007. Free. For more information, email Laura Thomason at laura.thomason@mga.edu.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17
THIRD THURSDAY ORGAN INTERLUDES
Noon, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. Featuring organist Teodora Cîrciumaru. The 30-minute concert is followed by an optional lunch in the church Social Hall. 478-745-1631. Concerts free, donations welcomed; lunch is $7.
READING ROCKS
6-7:30 p.m., Williams Elementary School gym, 325 Pursley St. Come meet, greet and read with local college athletes, radio personalities, doctors, lawyers and more. Hosted by Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation and the Middle Georgia Regional Library in honor of Celebrate Reading Awareness Month. 478-447-2790. Free.
"PINK IS THE NEW GREEN" ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION
7-10 p.m., Blacksmith Shop, 665 Poplar St. DJ, food and beverage vendors. A Cherry Blossom Festival kick-off event. Free admission with ticket. Get tickets at www.cherryblossom.com.
CELTIC REVIVAL
7 p.m., Lake Wildwood Baptist Church, 701 Greentree Parkway. Featuring the Sky Family performing a Celtic/pop-rock music, dance and gospel production. 478-474-4842. www.LakeWildwoodBaptist.com. Donations accepted.
LADIES NIGHT OUT
7 p.m., Shirley Hills Baptist Church, Warner Robins. Featuring LaDonna Gatlin, dessert reception and door prizes. Benefits Covenant Care Services. $20. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 478-475-4990.
"THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS"
8 p.m., Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 South Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins, (see story on this page).
FRIDAY, MARCH 18
MASTER GARDENER PLANT SALE
8 a.m.-5 p.m., State Farmers Market, 2055 Eisenhower Parkway. Master Gardener-grown plants, shrubs and trees are available at bargain prices along with gardening advice. A Cherry Blossom Festival event. www.cherryblossom.com. 478-988-8344. Free admission. Also happening 8 a.m.-3 p.m. March 19.
"THE ART AND LEGACY OF QUILTS"
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Presented by the Heart of Georgia Quilt Guild. The show will include more than 100 quilts, vendors, demonstrations, raffle quilt and raffle baskets. mariejam@cox.net. $7. Also happening March 19.
HOCKEY AND ICE SKATING
7:30 p.m., Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Watch the Macon Mayhem take on Louisiana Ice Gators; $10-$18. Stick around to ice skate after the game. Ice skating is $10 per person without game stub or $8 per person with game stub. www.maconcentreplex.com. 478-752-9232.
CARNEGIE CABARET
8 p.m., Little Carnegie of the South, 1954 Forsyth St. Featuring pianist Woori Kim, with art by sculptor/painter Marlin Adams in the gallery. Catered reception. Parking available at 1910 Forsyth Street Office Park. Tickets available at the door. $15-$35. 478-256-3388.
"NUNSENSE JAMBOREE"
8 p.m., Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. Musical/comedy directed by Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss. For reservations, call 478-477-3342 or 478-471-7529. Tickets are also available at www.maconlittletheatre.org. $20 adults, $15 seniors (60+), $10 students (ages 5-23).
"THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS"
8 p.m., Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 South Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins, (see story on this page).
SATURDAY, MARCH 19
CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL ROAD RACE
8:15 a.m., Howard Middle School. Includes a 5K, 10K or one-mile fun run in Macon. Benefits Wesley Glen Ministries. Free kids carnival. Register at www.cherryblossomroadrace.com. 478-471-3711. $12-$25.
CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL LANTERN LIGHTING
1:30 p.m. March 19, Third Street Park, downtown Macon. Free. www.cherryblossom.com.
CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL PARADE
3 p.m., downtown Macon. Theme: "Rhapsody in Pink, a Southern Melody." A Cherry Blossom Festival event. Free. www.cherryblossom.com.
"I AM RUTH HARTLEY MOSLEY"
6-8 p.m., Ruth Hartley Mosley Women's Center, 626 Spring St. Featuring actors in character re-tracing the life of Ruth Hartley Mosley. Includes an educational tour of the historic site and light refreshments. Proceeds benefit the center. Space is limited. 478-742-6409. $20.
"THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS"
8 p.m., Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 South Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins, (see story on this page).
"NUNSENSE JAMBOREE"
8 p.m., Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road, (see Friday, March 18).
SUNDAY, MARCH 20
ORGANIST GAIL ARCHER
2 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. Featuring a program of unusual organ literature. Nelda Chapman, nelda@st.joseph.cc or 478-745-1631, extension 120. Free.
FIRST DAY OF SPRING HIKE
2-3:30 p.m., High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. Look for signs of spring and the forest beginning to wake up. $5 per person plus $5 per car parking. 478-993-3053.
"NUNSENSE JAMBOREE"
2:30 p.m., Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road, (see Friday, March 18).
"ONCE UPON A BALLET"
3 p.m., Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Presented by Middle Georgia Youth Ballet, featuring "Cinderella" and other dance pieces. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. $15; $10 students/groups.
"I AM RUTH HARTLEY MOSLEY"
3-5 p.m., Ruth Hartley Mosley Women's Center, 626 Spring St., (see Saturday, March 19).
MUSIC AND THE ARTS AT VINEVILLE
4 p.m., Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Featuring rising young talent Margaret Bergmark, soprano; Joe Kovac III, cello; Evan Hoyt, piano; Barrett Ham, clarinet; and Nicholas Ricks, piano. 478-745-3331. Free.
This story was originally published March 10, 2016 at 5:59 PM with the headline "10 Days Calendar ."